Difference in working for a firm without a balance sheet

Hi,


I recently got an offer on a FICC desk from a broker-dealer that doesn't use balance sheet. They simply connect buyers and sellers, charge a higher price, and pocket the spread. How does the work and learning experience differ versus the normal FICC model of actually buying and selling the securities?


Thanks!

 

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